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Solid metal hand rails run down two of the four sides of each platform.
Our platforms are made from solid metal poles and wooden planks.
The aircraft cockpit lies within a short distance of the 9m platform.
Each platform is big enough for large groups of diving students.
A small wreck lies a short distance between the 6m and 9m platforms.
With plenty of natural light and good viz, our platforms are ideal.
Attraction information...
Training Platforms
Various Depths between 6m and 36m...
Whether you're a visiting dive school or just want to practise some
skills, you'll find a generous selection of training platforms dotted
around the lake. Available to all divers, these raised training
platforms provide fixed areas in which to teach and practice dive
skills at a variety of recognised depths. As all platforms are raised
up off the quarry floor, the risk of reduced visibility is minimised.
For
entry level training purposes, we provide two training platforms placed
at six metres with additional platforms at nine and twelve metres. For
more advanced training, deeper training platforms have been placed at
20, 25 and 36m. All platforms are constructed from steel scaffolding
poles with thick wooden planks forming a solid base. To aid the
containment of training activities to the confines of the platforms,
two of the four sides have raised hand rails.
The
training platforms located at 6, 9 and 12m are ideally placed for
giving your courses 'added interest' too. Once you've completed your
skills training, you can take your students off on a short guided tour
of a number of major attractions, all of which are located within a
very short distance of the platforms. By swimming your students less
than 10 metres between the 6 and 9m platforms, for example, they'll
encounter the wreck of a small boat.
SAFETY FIRST - Due to depth and very poor visibility,
only experienced divers equipped with an alternative air source should
visit the 36m platform. Trust us - it's very dark, very cold and
there's nothing to see down there!
